Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
71
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 100 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 71 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Jazz 100-71. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.