Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 20 | 27 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Jazz survived the Rockets 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Jazz bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.