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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
133
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Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 33 31 35 34 133
Houston RocketsRockets 31 34 29 23 117

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Jazz outlasted the Rockets 133-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.