Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 36 | 31 | 33 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 14 | 23 | 33 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz rolled past the Rockets 123-101. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.