Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 30 | 27 | 39 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 42 | 20 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Bulls outlasted the Trail Blazers 127-119. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.