Thu Nov 18, 2004 · 9:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Knicks snuck past the Rockets 113-108. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.