Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 23 | 30 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz took care of the Rockets 112-99. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. Jazz's stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.