Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 33 | 31 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Knicks 123-115. Rockets torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Rockets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.