Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 30 | 19 | 29 | 99 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 103-99. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.