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Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
120
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Chemistry Hot

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.