Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 86 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Rockets 119-86. The Grizzlies got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.