Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Trail Blazers 124-117. Jazz torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.