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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.