Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 34 | 23 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Jazz 120-117. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.