Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 105 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 26 | 31 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Rockets survived the Grizzlies 105-102. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.