Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 22 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Jazz 110-104. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.