Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 34 | 28 | 26 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 26 | 34 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Rockets 124-117. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.