Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
78
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 21 | 12 | 27 | 78 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 22 | 31 | 41 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Jazz ran roughshod over the Lakers 123-78. Jazz's offense had its way with the Lakers. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.