Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
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New York KnicksKnicks
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks held off the Rockets 103-96. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.