Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
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Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
121
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 130 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 30 | 23 | 40 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Jazz 130-121. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.