Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Jazz 121-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.