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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 27 27 41 18 113
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 31 30 23 111

After Action Report

The Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 113-111. Jazz torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.