Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 19 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 102 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 27 | 19 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Jazz held off the Raptors 102-96. Ugly basketball, but the Jazz did just enough. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.