Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
away
Houston RocketsRockets
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 20 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies survived the Rockets 98-96. Ugly basketball, but the Grizzlies did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in; Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.