Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 35 | 37 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 133 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks took care of the Rockets 133-123. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.