Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 22 | 21 | 31 | 31 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz squeaked past the Rockets 105-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.