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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
115
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 36 22 27 30 115
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 41 25 38 129

After Action Report

The Lakers downed the Jazz 129-115. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.