Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets fended off the Knicks 108-101. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.