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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 28 26 26 28 108
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 24 25 27 99

After Action Report

The Jazz edged the Lakers 108-99. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.