Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
83
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 83 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 14 | 27 | 33 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies shocked the Rockets 99-83. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.