Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Trail Blazers 101-99. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.