Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
140
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 33 | 45 | 36 | 140 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 35 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Grizzlies 140-110. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.