Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 35 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Rockets survived the Knicks 117-116. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.