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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
107
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
122
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 34 28 23 22 107
Houston RocketsRockets 27 33 31 31 122

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Jazz 122-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.