Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 20 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Jazz 108-102. Trail Blazers torched the Jazz on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.