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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
140
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
136
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 29 29 31 38 13 140
Utah JazzJazz 35 34 28 30 9 136

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Jazz 140-136 in overtime. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.