Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 16 | 31 | 34 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Rockets 122-116. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.