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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
136
away
Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 37 32 36 31 136
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 13 30 31 27 101

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Rockets blew the doors off the Grizzlies 136-101. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.