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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
125
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 36 36 28 25 125
Houston RocketsRockets 30 23 31 19 103

After Action Report

The Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Rockets 125-103. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.