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.