Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 27 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Jazz 112-107. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.