Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 128 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 28 | 37 | 20 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Jazz 128-116. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.