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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
129
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 39 29 24 37 129
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 22 27 34 103

After Action Report

The Jazz buried the Lakers 129-103. Jazz torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.