Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks held off the Rockets 107-101. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.