Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 20 | 29 | 32 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Jazz 137-102. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.