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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 26 27 29 12 122
Utah JazzJazz 31 24 26 29 13 123

After Action Report

The Jazz snuck past the Lakers 123-122 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.