Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 7
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Utah JazzJazz
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 15 | 27 | 93 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz survived the Lakers 97-93. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.