Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 97 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 37 | 33 | 21 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Jazz rolled past the Rockets 121-97. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Jazz bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.