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Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 22 33 29 25 109
Houston RocketsRockets 30 23 24 19 96

After Action Report

In Houston, the Knicks handled the Rockets 109-96. Knicks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.