Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 33 | 28 | 42 | 136 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Knicks 136-132. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.