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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
106
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 21 33 20 32 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 29 29 29 114

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Jazz 114-106. Lakers torched the Jazz on the offensive end. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.