Rockets (
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Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
New York KnicksKnicks
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 27 | 19 | 37 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 34 | 24 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Knicks 119-109. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.