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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
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Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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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.