Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 30 | 27 | 14 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 35 | 32 | 41 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Jazz 139-98. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Jazz. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Jazz's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.