Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 97 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz blew the doors off the Rockets 122-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.