Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 16 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Jazz 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.