Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 21 | 12 | 36 | 101 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 19 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Jazz 101-99. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.