Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 38 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Jazz 123-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.