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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 34 25 18 25 102
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 20 25 29 98

After Action Report

The Jazz survived the Lakers 102-98. Jazz's offense had its way with the Lakers. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.