Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 34 | 31 | 22 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Rockets 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.