The Rockets won their first game in their first round post-season series against the Utah Jazz. While the game went tit-for-tat most of the second half, Houston built a small lead in the closing minute of the game, leading by as much as 93-86 in the final two minutes of the game. The Jazz kept it close though; narrowly missing out on the win with a few last second throws. Tracy McGrady had 27 points for the night.
