Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 21 | 37 | 24 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Jazz 112-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.