Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Knicks 121-111. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.