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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.