Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 130 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 32 | 24 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets pulled away from the Grizzlies 130-119. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.