Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 35 | 25 | 34 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Jazz downed the Trail Blazers 121-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.