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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
100
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 27 23 28 22 100
Los Angeles LakersLakers 19 28 25 26 98

After Action Report

The Jazz squeaked past the Lakers 100-98. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Jazz's outside barrage was a constant threat; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.