Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Jazz 113-110. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.