Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks downed the Rockets 111-99. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.