Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 85 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz ran roughshod over the Lakers 125-85. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.