UTA 106, HOU 123 - May 5, 1995, Clyde Drexler scored a game-high 41 points and Hakeem Olajuwon added 40 to lead Houston to a 123-106 win over visiting Utah in Game 4 of their Western Conference First Round series. It marked the third time in NBA Playoff history that a pair of teammates had scored 40 or more points in the same game.
In Game 4 of the 1995 NBA Western Conference First Round, the Houston Rockets seized control of the series with a decisive 123-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on May 5, 1995. The Rockets’ dynamic duo, Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon, delivered an extraordinary performance, combining for 81 points. Drexler led the charge with 41 points, shooting an impressive 67% from the field and contributing 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Olajuwon was equally dominant, scoring 40 points on 64% shooting, while also grabbing 8 rebounds and adding 3 assists. Their offensive prowess proved too much for the Jazz, despite a valiant effort from Karl Malone, who tallied 31 points. John Stockton also contributed significantly with 26 points and 11 assists, and David Benoit added 20 points.
Players of the game:
Clyde Drexler: 41 PTS, 12-18 FGM, 67 FG%, 4-8 3PM, 13-14 FTM, 9 REB, 6 AST, 1 STL, 1 TOV on 41 Mins, GmSc: 39.7
Hakeem Olajuwon: 40 PTS, 14-22 FGM, 64 FG%, 12-15 FTM, 8 REB, 3 AST, 1 BLK, 2 TOV on 38 Mins, GmSc: 31.0
The game highlighted the Rockets' formidable power, with Drexler and Olajuwon effectively dismantling the Jazz’s defense and asserting their dominance. Utah’s collective scoring effort, including Malone's 31, Stockton's 26 and 11 assists, and Benoit’s 20, was overshadowed by the Rockets' star performances. Houston's victory in this game gave them a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, putting them in a strong position to advance to the next round.
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