Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 113 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Grizzlies 113-101. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.