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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
119
away
Chemistry Elite
Utah JazzJazz
91
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 37 16 38 119
Utah JazzJazz 31 25 16 19 91

After Action Report

In Utah, the 76ers blew the doors off the Jazz 119-91. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.