Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
away
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 18 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Grizzlies 118-104. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Rockets' 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 · 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.