Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 21 | 26 | 43 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Bulls 113-90. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.