Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 34 | 34 | 27 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz blew the doors off the Rockets 125-102. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.