Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 119 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Jazz handled the Lakers 130-119. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.