Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 32 | 27 | 39 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Knicks 127-125. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.