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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 32 18 33 36 119
Houston RocketsRockets 35 28 30 23 116

After Action Report

The Grizzlies survived the Rockets 119-116. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.