Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
71
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 71 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Jazz 116-71. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.