Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 33 | 20 | 28 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 32 | 27 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Jazz 117-106. Rockets torched the Jazz on the offensive end. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Jazz looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.