Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 34 | 18 | 24 | 14 | 118 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 22 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 11 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Jazz 118-115 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.