Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Jazz 104-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.