Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 27 | 38 | 28 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 45 | 37 | 21 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Jazz 135-123. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.