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.