Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 34 | 22 | 37 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz took care of the Rockets 121-111. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.