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Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 27 28 26 22 103
Houston RocketsRockets 28 36 42 21 127

After Action Report

The Rockets rolled past the Knicks 127-103. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.