Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 35 | 27 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Trail Blazers 122-116. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.