Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
75
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 75 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 38 | 25 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz rolled past the Trail Blazers 125-75. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz; the Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.