Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 42 | 21 | 32 | 125 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 20 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Jazz 125-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Jazz; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.