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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 29 25 24 31 109
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 31 20 24 103

After Action Report

The Jazz edged the Lakers 109-103. Every possession went the Jazz way. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.