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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 22 25 23 28 98
Houston RocketsRockets 34 25 33 20 112

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Jazz 112-98. Rockets torched the Jazz on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.