Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Bulls 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.