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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 31 32 26 29 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 31 34 24 112

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Jazz held off the Lakers 118-112. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.