Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 20 | 27 | 108 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 18 | 29 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers edged the Jazz 108-100. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.