Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 20 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Jazz 109-99. The Lakers' lockdown unit choked off Jazz's offense. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
