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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 28 34 33 35 130
Houston RocketsRockets 27 30 31 25 113

After Action Report

The Jazz handled the Rockets 130-113. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.