Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 34 | 25 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Jazz 108-99. Lakers' offense had its way with the Jazz. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.