Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 30 | 19 | 18 | 86 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 33 | 40 | 22 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz buried the Lakers 123-86. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.