Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Jazz 117-105. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.