Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
98
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 30 | 20 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Knicks 103-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.