Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 15 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Knicks 99-86. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.