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