Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 29 | 20 | 31 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Jazz 130-104. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.