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