Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 30 | 20 | 31 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Rockets 111-96. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.