Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
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Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
129
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 91 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 35 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Jazz demolished the Trail Blazers 129-91. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.