Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 42 | 30 | 17 | 108 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz edged the Trail Blazers 114-108. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.