Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 37 | 44 | 136 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 17 | 32 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Jazz 136-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.