Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 37 | 29 | 24 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Bulls 126-114. Trail Blazers torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.