Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 32 | 22 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Jazz handled the Rockets 116-105. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.