Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 21 | 40 | 26 | 114 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 23 | 35 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Jazz knocked off the Trail Blazers 117-114. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.