Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 121 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Jazz 121-114. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.