Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 29 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Rockets 109-106 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.