Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
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Houston RocketsRockets
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Jazz pulled away from the Rockets 109-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Jazz 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.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.