Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
117
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Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 27 | 22 | 34 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Jazz 119-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.