Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Jazz held off the Trail Blazers 104-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.