Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 22 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Jazz 107-103. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.