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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
129
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 32 28 36 33 129
Houston RocketsRockets 33 27 26 26 112

After Action Report

The Jazz outlasted the Rockets 129-112. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.