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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 23 26 35 17 101
Houston RocketsRockets 38 29 29 18 114

After Action Report

The Rockets outlasted the Jazz 114-101. Rockets' offense had its way with the Jazz. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.