Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 97 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 17 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Rockets outlasted the Jazz 97-91. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.