This game was an emotional rollercoaster for the Houston Rockets (17-19) as they ended their four game losing streak to the Utah Jazz (15-18) Monday, at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. This was a critical win for the eighth seeded Rockets. Although it’s still early, the Rockets needed to end their losing streak before the 2016 playoffs see Clutch City on the outside looking in.
Down 69-57 with five minutes left in the third, the Rockets looked like they were headed for their fifth straight loss. However, Houston never gave up showing their ability to overcome adversity.