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