Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Rockets squeaked past the Grizzlies 109-106. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.