Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Rockets 108-100. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.