Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 14 | 32 | 26 | 92 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 22 | 41 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz ran roughshod over the Lakers 120-92. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.