Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Utah JazzJazz
122
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 33 | 22 | 28 | 39 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 26 | 27 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers knocked off the Jazz 123-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. 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.