Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 122 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 32 | 24 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Bulls 122-112. Trail Blazers torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.