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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
87
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
126
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 25 17 20 25 87
Utah JazzJazz 26 29 37 34 126

After Action Report

The Jazz ran roughshod over the 76ers 126-87. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's 76ers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.