Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 20 | 37 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Jazz snuck past the Trail Blazers 109-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's outside barrage was a constant threat; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.