Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 36 | 31 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Jazz demolished the Trail Blazers 131-97. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.