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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
134
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 20 33 25 21 99
Houston RocketsRockets 30 39 29 36 134

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets demolished the Jazz 134-99. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Jazz's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.