Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 102 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 16 | 22 | 33 | 99 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Grizzlies 102-99. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.