Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 21 | 27 | 38 | 116 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 32 | 26 | 22 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Grizzlies 116-110. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.