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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 34 21 36 27 118
Utah JazzJazz 29 25 29 32 115

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Jazz 118-115. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.