Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 25 | 42 | 34 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 22 | 33 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks squeaked past the Rockets 125-123. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.