Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 18 | 30 | 17 | 22 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Jazz 116-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.