Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 18 | 21 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Jazz outlasted the Trail Blazers 112-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Jazz 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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.