Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Lakers 119-114. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.