Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 21 | 33 | 26 | 114 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Jazz 114-112. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.