Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Jazz 107-102. Rockets' offense had its way with the Jazz. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.