Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets held off the Knicks 97-89. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.