Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 33 | 39 | 31 | 27 | 130 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Jazz pulled away from the Rockets 130-118. Jazz's offense had its way with the Rockets. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.