Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 20 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Jazz held off the Rockets 106-99. Ugly basketball, but the Jazz did just enough. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.