Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 23 | 21 | 34 | 110 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Rockets 119-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.