Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 23 | 35 | 42 | 131 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Rockets 131-101. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.