Trail Blazers latest notch in their belt // Bulls deliver tough message

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: March 2, 1992| Author: | Copyright information

BULLS 111 TRAIL BLAZERS 91

In a game billed by some as a preview of the NBA championship series, the Portland Trail Blazers proved just another pretender to the throne Sunday at the Stadium.

The Bulls crowned the Trail Blazers 111-91, exposing the weaknesses of the men who would be kings before a national television audience.

"I don't think this is what NBC had in mind when they scheduled the game," Bulls coach Phil Jackson said.

The Bulls delivered on their side of the showdown. Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Craig Hodges, Horace Grant and Will Perdue led a parade of princely ...

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