Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 21 | 27 | 21 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 34 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Knicks 108-97. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.