Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 17 | 29 | 12 | 19 | 77 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 31 | 18 | 37 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Jazz 103-77. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.