Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Utah JazzJazz
117
away
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 30 | 26 | 36 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 22 | 33 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz squeaked past the Rockets 117-114. Jazz torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.