Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Jazz handled the Rockets 112-99. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.