Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 26 | 35 | 113 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies survived the Rockets 114-113. Grizzlies controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.