Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 16 | 24 | 35 | 97 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 14 | 20 | 33 | 37 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies outlasted the Rockets 104-97. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Grizzlies' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Grizzlies rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.