Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 25 | 29 | 17 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 41 | 22 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Jazz 116-96. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.