Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
135
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 43 | 38 | 23 | 31 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Jazz ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 135-114. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.