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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.