Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Jazz 130-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.