Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 92 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 26 | 19 | 32 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies handled the Rockets 102-92. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Grizzlies. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.