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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 32 30 37 30 129
Houston RocketsRockets 30 24 29 27 110

After Action Report

The Jazz took care of the Rockets 129-110. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.