Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 43 | 24 | 24 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 41 | 33 | 32 | 141 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets demolished the Grizzlies 141-116. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.