Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
120
away
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 38 | 30 | 28 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Grizzlies 123-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.