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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
99
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 30 26 18 102
Utah JazzJazz 22 33 17 27 99

After Action Report

In Utah, the Trail Blazers survived the Jazz 102-99. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.