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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 31 32 27 24 114
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 23 30 28 16 97

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Jazz pulled away from the Clippers 114-97. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. The Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.