Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 18 | 28 | 32 | 19 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers outlasted the Jazz 106-97. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.