Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Jazz 118-112. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.