Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
87
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 96 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Jazz 96-87. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in.
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.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.