Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 47 | 31 | 26 | 125 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 29 | 29 | 39 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets held off the Grizzlies 125-119. Rockets' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.