Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 18 | 27 | 104 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 23 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Grizzlies 104-97. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.