Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 43 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 118 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Jazz 118-104. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' 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.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.