Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 22 | 25 | 13 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Knicks 96-86. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.