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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
94
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 23 16 19 86
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 34 25 18 17 94

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Grizzlies fended off the Rockets 94-86. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Grizzlies. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.