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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 26 24 28 35 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 22 21 24 93

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Jazz rolled past the Lakers 113-93. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.