Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 32 | 19 | 28 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Grizzlies 117-106. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.