Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Jazz 114-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.