Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
140
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 30 | 34 | 39 | 140 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 35 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Grizzlies 140-98. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.