Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 25 | 23 | 37 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Trail Blazers 111-109. Jazz's defense smothered the Trail Blazers all night. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.