Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 37 | 22 | 16 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Knicks 108-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.