Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 33 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies outlasted the Rockets 117-110. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.