Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 123 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Jazz 123-118. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.