Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Jazz buried the Rockets 120-87. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.