Rockets lose Game 4

Despite outscoring the Utah Jazz in three of the four quarters in Game 4, the Houston Rockets late rally fell short as the Rockets lost 86 to 82. The Rockets now trail the best-of-seven first round series three games to one.

The Rockets cut a nine point (82 to 73) deficit to just two with seven straight points in the final seconds of the ball game.

But, lack of rebounding, bit the Rockets in the butt once again.

Jazz guard Deron Williams, whose two drives had given the Jazz a late five-point lead, had gone to the line to ice the win, then missed both attempts with 7.3 seconds left. However, Jazz big man Mehmet Okur went past Tracy McGrady to the board, drew a foul and hit both free throws to give the Jazz a 3-1 first-round series lead.

Game 5 is Tuesday night in Houston.