Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Rockets 104-88. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.