The 2004-2005 edition of the Chicago Bulls will go down as the team that was able to regain a level of competativeness at the United Center in the post-Jordan era, as they became the first Bulls' team since 1998 surpass 30 wins.

Eddy Curry had 25 points, Kirk Hinrich added 22 in a 97-84 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, their 31st victory of the season.

``Coach saw that I was definitely ready to play tonight and put me out there when the game was on the line.'' said Curry, who also had eight rebounds in 33 minutes.