Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 123 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 20 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Jazz 123-105. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.