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Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
83
away
Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
99
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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.