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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
88
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 31 32 24 19 106
Houston RocketsRockets 17 25 22 24 88

After Action Report

The Jazz downed the Rockets 106-88. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.