Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
78
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 21 | 43 | 34 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Knicks 121-78. Rockets torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Knicks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.