Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Jazz survived the Rockets 120-118. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.