Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Jazz 111-107. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.