Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 34 | 24 | 29 | 118 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 32 | 19 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Jazz 118-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.