Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz held off the Rockets 102-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.