Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 34 | 28 | 39 | 130 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Knicks held off the Rockets 130-121. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.