Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
122
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 85 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Rockets 122-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.