Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 18 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Jazz squeaked past the Lakers 98-97. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. Jazz's stars took over and bent the game to their will; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.