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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
88
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 17 25 25 21 88
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 35 25 23 109

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Jazz 109-88. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • 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.