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Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
140
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 32 21 43 44 140
Houston RocketsRockets 28 36 24 34 122

After Action Report

In Houston, the Grizzlies stunned the Rockets 140-122. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.