Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
124
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 33 | 24 | 31 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Jazz 127-124. Rockets torched the Jazz on the offensive end. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.