Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 46 | 30 | 23 | 123 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Jazz 123-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Jazz are in a full-on tailspin. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.