Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 18 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Jazz 114-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.