Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 27 | 36 | 37 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 23 | 33 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Jazz ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 131-101. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.