Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
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126
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Houston RocketsRockets
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 41 | 33 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Jazz 133-126. Rockets torched the Jazz on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.