Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 38 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 41 | 31 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Jazz survived the Trail Blazers 135-132. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.