Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 39 | 27 | 34 | 16 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 26 | 34 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Grizzlies 126-116. Rockets torched the Grizzlies on the offensive end. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.