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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 28 28 28 25 109
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 26 24 27 106

After Action Report

The Jazz snuck past the Lakers 109-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.