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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 22 43 24 29 118
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 19 30 24 27 100

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Grizzlies 118-100. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.