Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 22 | 33 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Jazz 115-98. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.