Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 112 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies squeaked past the Rockets 117-112. Grizzlies' scorers couldn't be contained. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.