Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 17 | 28 | 93 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 21 | 28 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz shocked the Lakers 94-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.