Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 17 | 27 | 99 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies squeaked past the Rockets 100-99. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.