Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 35 | 23 | 24 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 26 | 36 | 23 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets fended off the Jazz 125-116. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.