Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 40 | 33 | 22 | 26 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Jazz outlasted the Lakers 121-115. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz are in a full-on tailspin; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.