Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Jazz 120-112. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.