Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
122
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Jazz took care of the Rockets 122-104. Jazz torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.