Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 35 | 29 | 24 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies buried the Rockets 114-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Grizzlies cashed in. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.