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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
111
away
Chemistry Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 26 27 24 34 111
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 25 24 30 106

After Action Report

The Jazz snuck past the Lakers 111-106. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.