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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
92
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
83
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 25 22 20 25 92
Los Angeles LakersLakers 18 21 25 19 83

After Action Report

The Jazz fended off the Lakers 92-83. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.