Timberwolves (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 137 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Knicks 137-98. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.