Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 99 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Jazz buried the Rockets 120-99. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.