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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 35 27 21 23 106
New York KnicksKnicks 28 28 22 29 107

After Action Report

The Knicks snuck past the Rockets 107-106. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.