Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 124 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Knicks 124-115. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.