Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz downed the Rockets 120-104. Jazz torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.