Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
95
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Rockets 96-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.