Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz pulled away from the Rockets 115-99. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. The Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.