Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 30 | 11 | 36 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Jazz squeaked past the Rockets 102-98. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.