Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 34 | 25 | 23 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Jazz pulled away from the Trail Blazers 109-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.