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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
136
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 33 27 39 37 136
Houston RocketsRockets 40 34 23 21 118

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Jazz handled the Rockets 136-118. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.