Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Jazz 120-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.