Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 115 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies squeaked past the Rockets 117-115. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.
