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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
88
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
91
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 33 20 17 18 88
Houston RocketsRockets 31 20 10 30 91

After Action Report

The Rockets snuck past the Grizzlies 91-88. The Grizzlies couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.