Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 98-97. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.