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Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
138
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
100
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 40 34 33 138
Utah JazzJazz 24 29 21 26 100

After Action Report

The Lakers rolled past the Jazz 138-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.