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Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 26 20 28 29 103
Houston RocketsRockets 37 29 23 34 123

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Grizzlies 123-103. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • 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.