The Houston Rockets have had several rivalries throughout the years, but perhaps none have been as long-lasting as the one with the Utah Jazz. From tense playoff series to on-court altercations, there’s hardly a dull moment when these teams hit the hardwood.
There’s no doubt that both sides have had their successes over the years, with the Rockets being on the winning end of the rivalry over the last couple. The Utah Jazz have run into James Harden and the Rockets in each of the last two postseasons, falling 4-1 both times.
After the Jazz were recently spotlighted on the final episodes of “The Last Dance” after falling short in the NBA Finals to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, I wanted to examine why it’s always enjoyable to see Utah fail to come through.