Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Bulls snuck past the Trail Blazers 112-111. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.