Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 25 | 33 | 32 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 116-112. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.