Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 35 | 31 | 39 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Rockets 131-104. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
