Chicago players could only shake their heads in amazement after being blown out by Portland, 128-103. In addition to a great game by Smith, coach Bob had his team prepared perfectly and appeared to be reading the mind of Chicago coach Bob. Whatever Bob tried failed miserably, and the end result was a blowout that will stick in the minds of both sides until they meet again. After the game, Bob said as much: "No doubt they were the better team today. But this won't be the last time we meet, and our players certainly don't like the way Bob ran up the score on us."

Portland was led by Smith (22 points, 10 assists, 4 steals), Jackson (25 points, 3 assists, 4 blocks), Simmons (26 points, a steal, a block). Chicago was led by Cobbs (18 points, 8 boards, 0 assists), Joseph (14 points, 5 boards, 3 assists), Fisher (14 points, 2 assists).

After today's victory, Portland stand at 51-22 and 25-10 at home. They stay at #1 in the Northwest and hold at #2 overall in the Western Conference. After this defeat, Chicago stand at 34-38. They stay at #3 in the Central and hold at #8 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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