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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 29 32 38 126
Utah JazzJazz 27 27 39 26 119

After Action Report

In Utah, the Rockets held off the Jazz 126-119. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.