Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Utah JazzJazz
86
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 92 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 11 | 21 | 31 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers stunned the Jazz 92-86. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.