Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 28 | 35 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 40 | 34 | 29 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Rockets 130-120. Knicks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.