Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Knicks 112-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.