Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 86 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 23 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Rockets 106-86. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.