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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
120
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 38 29 36 132
Utah JazzJazz 28 30 27 35 120

After Action Report

The Lakers downed the Jazz 132-120. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Jazz are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.