Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 35 | 32 | 41 | 124 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 41 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies pulled away from the Rockets 135-124. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.