Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 17 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 21 | 18 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Jazz survived the Lakers 99-96. Every possession went the Jazz way. Jazz's shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.