Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 109 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 37 | 28 | 10 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Grizzlies 109-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.