Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 25 | 35 | 32 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Jazz 125-123. Rockets torched the Jazz on the offensive end. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
