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