Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 33 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Jazz 103-102. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.