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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 113 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Jazz 113-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.