Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
152
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 29 | 18 | 31 | 112 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 39 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 152 |
After Action Report
The Jazz demolished the Trail Blazers 152-112. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.