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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
115
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 25 25 33 30 113
Utah JazzJazz 23 29 26 37 115

After Action Report

The Jazz squeaked past the Trail Blazers 115-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.