Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 33 | 20 | 31 | 112 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 26 | 35 | 18 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Jazz 112-111. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.