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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
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Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
132
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 34 32 30 31 127
Utah JazzJazz 26 37 32 37 132

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 132-127. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.