Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 40 | 30 | 39 | 25 | 134 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz rolled past the Rockets 134-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.