Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 37 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Rockets 126-97. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.