Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Utah JazzJazz
101
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 97 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz survived the Lakers 101-97. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's outside barrage was a constant threat. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.