Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz survived the Rockets 112-108. Jazz torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.