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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
away
Chemistry Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 19 26 33 20 98
Houston RocketsRockets 25 23 29 34 111

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Grizzlies 111-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Grizzlies ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.