Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 35 | 25 | 29 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 24 | 29 | 17 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Jazz downed the Lakers 125-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.