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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.