Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks fended off the Rockets 111-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.