Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Utah JazzJazz
93
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Jazz 95-93. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.