Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
88
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 11 | 22 | 24 | 79 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 15 | 23 | 31 | 19 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Jazz outlasted the Lakers 88-79. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.