Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
114
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Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 31 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Jazz downed the Trail Blazers 114-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.