Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets handled the Grizzlies 115-98. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.