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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
106
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 20 29 24 33 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 26 30 29 111

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Jazz 111-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.