Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 99 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Lakers 107-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.