Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
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102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 102 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 88 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz downed the 76ers 102-88. Ugly basketball, but the Jazz did just enough. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a 76ers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.