Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 19 | 34 | 23 | 98 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies squeaked past the Rockets 103-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Grizzlies played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Grizzlies' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.