Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 85 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 32 | 20 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Rockets 116-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.