Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 80 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 23 | 19 | 38 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Rockets 106-80. Knicks' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.