Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
103
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 26 | 19 | 32 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Jazz 116-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.