Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Lakers 102-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.