Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Rockets 126-123 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · 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.