Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 22 | 28 | 19 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 99-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.