Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 32 | 21 | 24 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 104-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.