Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Knicks 111-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets steamroller is in full effect right now; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.