Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 19 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 85 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 25 | 36 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Jazz 116-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Jazz are in a full-on tailspin. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.