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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 40 30 27 23 120
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 32 27 35 124

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Jazz 124-120. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.