Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
147
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 39 | 39 | 32 | 147 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Jazz 147-99. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Jazz's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.