Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Jazz demolished the Trail Blazers 123-87. Jazz torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.