Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Jazz demolished the Trail Blazers 114-86. Every possession went the Jazz way. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.