Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 6:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 22 | 29 | 36 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 36 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Jazz 116-114. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.