Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 120 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 19 | 27 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Grizzlies 120-109. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.