Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers demolished the Jazz 130-97. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.