Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
143
away
Utah JazzJazz
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 143 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 18 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets demolished the Jazz 143-104. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.