Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Utah JazzJazz
126
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 17 | 30 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Jazz handled the Trail Blazers 126-109. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.