Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 43 | 30 | 20 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Rockets 119-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.