Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
100
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 22 | 17 | 28 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Rockets snuck past the Knicks 102-100. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.