Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
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116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 10 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Knicks 120-116 in overtime. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.