Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 19 | 36 | 23 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets handled the Jazz 116-103. Rockets torched the Jazz on the offensive end. The Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.