Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 90 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Rockets 102-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.