Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Lakers survived the Jazz 113-109. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.