Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 43 | 23 | 37 | 31 | 134 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 135 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Rockets 135-134. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.