Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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New York KnicksKnicks
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 36 | 27 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Knicks 119-109. Rockets torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.