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nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
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Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 19 | 28 | 21 | 95 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Rockets 114-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.