Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 26 | 18 | 31 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 35 | 21 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Jazz 102-100. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.