Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 17 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 32 | 27 | 19 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Jazz 106-102. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.