Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Jazz 115-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.