Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 30 | 28 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks squeaked past the Rockets 123-120. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.