Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 24 | 26 | 33 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Rockets 107-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.