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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
132
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 34 29 31 23 117
Houston RocketsRockets 28 36 38 30 132

After Action Report

The Rockets downed the Grizzlies 132-117. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Grizzlies looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.