Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Jazz 103-100. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.