Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Grizzlies 105-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.