Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
142
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 142 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 18 | 3 | 35 | 37 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Jazz 142-93. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.