Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Utah JazzJazz
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 21 | 24 | 35 | 112 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 23 | 33 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 114-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.