Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 37 | 36 | 29 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 25 | 40 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Jazz outlasted the Trail Blazers 129-122. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.