Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 34 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Trail Blazers 119-117. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.