Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 36 | 33 | 12 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Jazz 110-109. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.