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Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 27 25 25 24 101
Houston RocketsRockets 31 30 20 31 112

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Knicks 112-101. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.