Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 27 | 39 | 37 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Jazz 137-105. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.