Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 122 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Knicks 122-118. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.