Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Utah JazzJazz
119
away
Houston RocketsRockets
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Rockets 119-111. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.