Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 32 | 22 | 24 | 96 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 18 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Grizzlies 96-81. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.