Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 36 | 28 | 31 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Rockets handled the Knicks 123-105. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.