Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 16 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Grizzlies 106-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.