Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 88 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 37 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Jazz outlasted the Rockets 99-88. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.