Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 21 | 31 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Jazz 98-96. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Jazz rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.