Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 113 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 21 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Grizzlies snuck past the Rockets 116-113. Grizzlies controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Grizzlies pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.