Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 18 | 34 | 21 | 31 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Jazz took care of the Rockets 104-87. Jazz torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.