Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 109 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Jazz edged the Trail Blazers 115-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.