Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Jazz 109-104. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
