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Fri, Dec 27, 2002·2002-03
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Each metric compares home vs away totals (or rates). A difference counts only when |delta| meets the metric tolerance. Overall edge is a plurality of meaningful advantages, not an opaque game score.
NYK
Latrell Sprewell10-20 FG · 0-2 3P · 35 min
Allan Houston7-17 FG · 4-8 3P · 35 min
Michael Doleac6-9 FG · 28 minHOU
Steve Francis7-19 FG · 3-5 3P · 44 min
Ming Yao5-12 FG · 32 min
Maurice Taylor4-11 FG · 28 minExtra chances are offensive rebounds plus the other side's turnovers.
Extra chances by quarter
Second-chance points are scored after an offensive rebound, before the other team gets the ball. Points off turnovers are scored on the possession after the other team turns it over. Team rebounds move the ball but don't count as rebounds. Counts come from play-by-play and can differ slightly from the official box score.
The top player on each side in every quarter.
Ranked by NBA efficiency: points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, minus missed shots, missed free throws and turnovers. Counts come from play-by-play and can differ slightly from the official box score.
Who led and by how much. Hover or drag across the chart to see each scoring play.
Largest leadNYK +20 Q4 7:35HOU +7 Q1 5:36
| Period | NYK | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 24 | 20 |
| Q2 | 26 | 21 |
| Q3 | 21 | 24 |
| Q4 | 28 | 18 |
Every field goal attempt, filling in as the game goes. Switch to Game chart to add steals, blocks, turnovers, fouls and rebounds, and filter by quarter or player. NYK attacks the left basket and HOU the right.
Filled dots are makes, rings are misses. Tap a dot to pin it, or a team to isolate its shots.
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Zones use located attempts only, 127 of 163 this game. Tap a zone to show just those shots. Counts come from play-by-play and can differ slightly from the official box score, for example on heaves or stat corrections made after the game.
Injured or inactive players are marked OUT.
| NYK | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG | 3P | FT | +/- | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.3 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-20 | 0-2 | 1-4 | +8 | 48.3% | |
| 34.6 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7-17 | 4-8 | 2-2 | +8 | 55.9% | |
| 25.3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 1-1 | +24 | 69.9% | |
| 28.1 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +14 | 69.7% | |
| 26.9 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +20 | 58.1% | |
| 22.7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -8 | 70.0% | |
| 21.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 | 44.4% | |
| 17.7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 0-2 | 1-4 | +7 | 32.5% | |
| 19 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -7 | 25.8% | |
| 8.4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 | 100.0% | |
| 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 | — |
| HOU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG | 3P | FT | +/- | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7-19 | 3-5 | 10-13 | -16 | 54.6% | |
| 32.3 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-12 | 0-0 | 7-9 | -6 | 53.3% | |
| 27.9 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-11 | 0-0 | 4-5 | -14 | 45.5% | |
| 25.6 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 6-6 | -15 | 45.2% | |
| 23.2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 3-3 | -5 | 34.7% | |
| 35.8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-14 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -20 | 28.6% | |
| 15.7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 1-4 | -10 | 10.5% | |
| 20.1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-10 | 0-4 | 2-3 | -2 | 26.5% | |
| 1.8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +2 | 150.0% | |
| 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 | 0.0% | |
| 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 | — | |
| 4.8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 | — |
489 events
| Q | Clock | Team | Play | NYK | HOU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12:00 | — | Start of 1st Period (8:44 PM EST) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 12:00 | HOU | Jump Ball Yao vs. Thomas: Tip to Eisley | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 11:46 | NYK | K. Thomas: MISS Thomas 16' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 11:45 | HOU | G. Rice: Rice REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 11:39 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis 17' Jump Shot (2 PTS) | 0 | 2 |
| Q1 | 11:20 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 20' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 11:18 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington REBOUND (Off:1 Def:0) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 11:16 | NYK | O. Harrington: MISS Harrington 17' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 11:15 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 11:05 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin 25' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 11:04 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 10:52 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 11' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 10:51 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington REBOUND (Off:2 Def:0) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 10:50 | HOU | Yao S.FOUL (P1.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 10:50 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington Free Throw 1 of 2 (1 PTS) | 1 | 2 |
| Q1 | 10:50 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington Free Throw 2 of 2 (2 PTS) | 2 | 2 |
| Q1 | 10:32 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin 8' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 10:31 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 10:27 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington OFF.Foul (P1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 10:27 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington Foul Turnover (P1.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 10:14 | HOU | Yao Reverse Layup (2 PTS) | 2 | 4 |
| Q1 | 9:57 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston 21' Jump Shot (2 PTS) | 4 | 4 |
| Q1 | 9:44 | HOU | MISS Yao 14' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 9:42 | — | Knicks Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 9:20 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley 8' Turnaround Jump Shot (2 PTS) | 6 | 4 |
| Q1 | 9:03 | NYK | O. Harrington: Knicks T.Foul (Def. 3 Sec Harrington ) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 9:03 | HOU | G. Rice: Rice Free Throw Technical (1 PTS) | 6 | 5 |
| Q1 | 8:56 | HOU | Yao Traveling Turnover (P1.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 8:43 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 14' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 8:30 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington REBOUND (Off:2 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 8:19 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas 19' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Eisley 1 AST) | 8 | 5 |
| Q1 | 7:58 | HOU | MISS Yao 17' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 7:56 | — | Knicks Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 7:43 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas Bad Pass Turnover (P1.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 7:43 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley STEAL (1 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 7:39 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas S.FOUL (P1.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 7:39 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 1 of 2 (3 PTS) | 8 | 6 |
| Q1 | 7:39 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 2 of 2 (4 PTS) | 8 | 7 |
| Q1 | 7:24 | NYK | H. Eisley: MISS Eisley 25' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 7:23 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 7:11 | HOU | G. Rice: MISS Rice 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 7:10 | HOU | G. Rice: Rice REBOUND (Off:1 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 6:56 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis 25' 3PT Jump Shot (7 PTS) (Griffin 1 AST) | 8 | 10 |
| Q1 | 6:46 | — | Knicks Timeout: Short (Reg.0 Short 1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 8:30 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin 25' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 6:44 | NYK | H. Eisley: MISS Eisley 20' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 6:43 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 6:20 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley Alley Oop Dunk (2 PTS) (Francis 1 AST) | 8 | 12 |
| Q1 | 6:01 | NYK | K. Thomas: MISS Thomas 16' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 6:00 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 8:30 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 5:53 | — | ROCKETS Timeout: Regular (Full 1 Short 0) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 5:36 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis 26' 3PT Jump Shot (10 PTS) | 8 | 15 |
| Q1 | 5:19 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 14' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 5:17 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 5:09 | HOU | G. Rice: MISS Rice 25' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 5:08 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington REBOUND (Off:2 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:53 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington 3 Second Violation Turnover (P2.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:37 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 13' Fadeaway Jumper | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:35 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington REBOUND (Off:2 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:24 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 17' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:22 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:22 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington L.B.FOUL (P2.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:22 | NYK | H. Eisley: SUB: Ward FOR Eisley | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:22 | NYK | O. Harrington: SUB: Weatherspoon FOR Harrington | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:08 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin 15' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 4:07 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 3:58 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston 26' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Ward 1 AST) | 11 | 15 |
| Q1 | 3:43 | HOU | Yao Bad Pass Turnover (P2.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 3:43 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas STEAL (1 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 3:38 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell Driving Dunk (2 PTS) | 13 | 15 |
| Q1 | 3:16 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis 22' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 3:14 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 2:59 | HOU | G. Rice: Rice P.FOUL (P1.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 2:59 | — | Knicks Timeout: Regular (Reg.1 Short 1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 2:53 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston 25' 3PT Jump Shot (8 PTS) (Ward 2 AST) | 16 | 15 |
| Q1 | 2:31 | HOU | Yao 10' Jump Shot (4 PTS) | 16 | 17 |
| Q1 | 2:17 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 14' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 2:16 | HOU | Yao REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 2:02 | HOU | MISS Yao 9' Fadeaway Jumper | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 2:00 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:53 | NYK | C. Ward: MISS Ward 26' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:51 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis REBOUND (Off:0 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:44 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin 25' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:43 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:43 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas P.FOUL (P2.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:43 | HOU | SUB: Cato FOR Yao | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:43 | NYK | K. Thomas: SUB: Doleac FOR Thomas | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:36 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 18' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:34 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 1:15 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac 15' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Houston 1 AST) | 18 | 17 |
| Q1 | 0:58 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin Bad Pass Turnover (P1.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 0:58 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon STEAL (1 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 0:55 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell Dunk (4 PTS) (Ward 3 AST) | 20 | 17 |
| Q1 | 0:40 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley Bad Pass Turnover (P1.T4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 0:25 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell 14' Fadeaway Jumper (6 PTS) | 22 | 17 |
| Q1 | 0:10 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin 21' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Francis 2 AST) | 22 | 19 |
| Q1 | 0:10 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston S.FOUL (P1.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 0:10 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin Free Throw 1 of 1 (3 PTS) | 22 | 20 |
| Q1 | 0:06 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis P.FOUL (P1.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 | 0:00 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell 14' Turnaround Jump Shot (8 PTS) | 24 | 20 |
| Q1 | 0:00 | — | End of 1st Period (9:08 PM EST) | 24 | 20 |
| Q2 | 12:00 | — | Start of 2nd Period (9:11 PM EST) | 24 | 20 |
| Q2 | 11:42 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon S.FOUL (P1.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 11:42 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor Free Throw 1 of 2 (1 PTS) | 24 | 21 |
| Q2 | 11:42 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor Free Throw 2 of 2 (2 PTS) | 24 | 22 |
| Q2 | 11:31 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 26' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 11:30 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 11:19 | HOU | M. Taylor: MISS Taylor 9' Turnaround Hook Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 11:18 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 11:06 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon 16' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Sprewell 1 AST) | 26 | 22 |
| Q2 | 10:45 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis 16' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:43 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:1 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:36 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Bad Pass Turnover (P1.T5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:36 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston STEAL (1 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:33 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley S.FOUL (P1.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:33 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell Free Throw 1 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:33 | — | Knicks Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:33 | NYK | A. Houston: SUB: Anderson FOR Houston | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:33 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:32 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:1 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:15 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 7' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:12 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 4' Finger Roll | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:12 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley REBOUND (Off:1 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:11 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:2 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:10 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson S.FOUL (P1.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:10 | HOU | S. Francis: SUB: Norris FOR Francis | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:10 | HOU | K. Cato: MISS Cato Free Throw 1 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:10 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:10 | HOU | K. Cato: MISS Cato Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 10:09 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:0 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 9:50 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell 14' Running Jump Shot (10 PTS) | 28 | 22 |
| Q2 | 9:22 | HOU | M. Taylor: MISS Taylor 21' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 9:21 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 9:21 | — | ROCKETS Turnover: Shot Clock (T#6) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 9:21 | NYK | L. Sprewell: SUB: Nailon FOR Sprewell | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 9:09 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac 17' Jump Shot (4 PTS) (Ward 4 AST) | 30 | 22 |
| Q2 | 8:53 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward P.FOUL (P1.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 8:53 | — | Timeout: Official | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 8:42 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor 17' Jump Shot (4 PTS) (Norris 1 AST) | 30 | 24 |
| Q2 | 8:23 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson 17' Running Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Ward 5 AST) | 32 | 24 |
| Q2 | 8:06 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor 16' Jump Shot (6 PTS) | 32 | 26 |
| Q2 | 7:46 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:45 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:45 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon P.FOUL (P2.T4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:45 | HOU | C. Mobley: SUB: Francis FOR Mobley | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:34 | HOU | K. Cato: MISS Cato Alley Oop Dunk | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:32 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:30 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon Bad Pass Turnover (P1.T4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:11 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Bad Pass Turnover (P2.T7) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:11 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon STEAL (2 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:08 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson Dunk | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:06 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon REBOUND (Off:1 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7:05 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon Layup (2 PTS) | 34 | 26 |
| Q2 | 6:43 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor 18' Jump Shot (8 PTS) | 34 | 28 |
| Q2 | 6:43 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon S.FOUL (P3.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:43 | HOU | K. Cato: SUB: Yao FOR Cato | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:43 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: SUB: Thomas FOR Weatherspoon | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:43 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor Free Throw 1 of 1 (9 PTS) | 34 | 29 |
| Q2 | 6:28 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon Bad Pass Turnover (P2.T5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:28 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis STEAL (1 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:27 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon P.FOUL (P1.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:27 | NYK | L. Nailon: SUB: Houston FOR Nailon | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:27 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 1 of 2 (11 PTS) | 34 | 30 |
| Q2 | 6:27 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:27 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6:13 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson 14' Turnaround Jump Shot (4 PTS) | 36 | 30 |
| Q2 | 5:51 | HOU | M. Taylor: MISS Taylor 18' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 5:49 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas REBOUND (Off:0 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 5:41 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac 7' Hook Shot (6 PTS) (Thomas 1 AST) | 38 | 30 |
| Q2 | 5:32 | — | ROCKETS Timeout: Regular (Full 2 Short 0) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 5:21 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Layup (13 PTS) (Taylor 1 AST) | 38 | 32 |
| Q2 | 5:08 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson Layup (6 PTS) (Thomas 2 AST) | 40 | 32 |
| Q2 | 4:45 | HOU | M. Norris: MISS Norris 14' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:44 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:37 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas OFF.Foul (P3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:37 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas Foul Turnover (P2.T6) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:37 | HOU | M. Norris: SUB: Mobley FOR Norris | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:37 | NYK | K. Thomas: SUB: Harrington FOR Thomas | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:24 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Bad Pass Turnover (P3.T8) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:24 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston STEAL (2 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:19 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson Driving Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:18 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 4:12 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor Layup (11 PTS) (Francis 3 AST) | 40 | 34 |
| Q2 | 4:01 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey P.FOUL (P1.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:54 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston 21' Jump Shot (10 PTS) | 42 | 34 |
| Q2 | 3:32 | HOU | MISS Yao 12' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:30 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:24 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley S.FOUL (P2.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:24 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson Free Throw 1 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:24 | — | Knicks Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:24 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:23 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:03 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington P.FOUL (P3.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:03 | NYK | S. Anderson: SUB: Sprewell FOR Anderson | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:03 | HOU | M. Taylor: MISS Taylor Free Throw 1 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:03 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:03 | NYK | C. Ward: SUB: Eisley FOR Ward | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 3:03 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor Free Throw 2 of 2 (12 PTS) | 42 | 35 |
| Q2 | 2:51 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 16' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:50 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:42 | HOU | M. Taylor: MISS Taylor 20' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:41 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston REBOUND (Off:0 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:29 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell Bad Pass Turnover (P1.T7) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:29 | — | Knicks Timeout: Regular (Reg.2 Short 1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:29 | HOU | C. Mobley: SUB: Rice FOR Mobley | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:17 | HOU | MISS Yao 8' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:16 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:04 | HOU | Yao 8' Turnaround Jump Shot (6 PTS) (Taylor 2 AST) | 42 | 37 |
| Q2 | 2:04 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston S.FOUL (P2.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 2:04 | HOU | Yao Free Throw 1 of 1 (7 PTS) | 42 | 38 |
| Q2 | 1:52 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston 25' 3PT Jump Shot (13 PTS) (Eisley 2 AST) | 45 | 38 |
| Q2 | 1:35 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley P.FOUL (P1.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 1:35 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Free Throw 1 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 1:35 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 1:35 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 2 of 2 (14 PTS) | 45 | 39 |
| Q2 | 1:20 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston 25' 3PT Jump Shot (16 PTS) | 48 | 39 |
| Q2 | 0:54 | HOU | M. Taylor: MISS Taylor 11' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:51 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:49 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:48 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis REBOUND (Off:2 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:47 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Tip Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:45 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:34 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor P.FOUL (P1.T4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:29 | NYK | M. Doleac: MISS Doleac 16' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:27 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:10 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley P.FOUL (P2.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:10 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 1 of 2 (15 PTS) | 48 | 40 |
| Q2 | 0:10 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 2 of 2 (16 PTS) | 48 | 41 |
| Q2 | 0:02 | HOU | Yao P.FOUL (P2.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:02 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac Free Throw 1 of 2 (7 PTS) | 49 | 41 |
| Q2 | 0:02 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac Free Throw 2 of 2 (8 PTS) | 50 | 41 |
| Q2 | 0:02 | — | ROCKETS Timeout: Short (Full 2 Short 1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:00 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis 27' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:00 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 0:00 | — | End of 2nd Period (9:43 PM EST) | 50 | 41 |
| Q3 | 12:00 | — | Start of 3rd Period (9:59 PM EST) | 50 | 41 |
| Q3 | 11:43 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Driving Layup (18 PTS) | 50 | 43 |
| Q3 | 11:24 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 25' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 11:22 | HOU | Yao REBOUND (Off:0 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 11:16 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley 20' Jump Shot (4 PTS) | 50 | 45 |
| Q3 | 11:13 | — | Knicks Timeout: Short (Reg.2 Short 2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10:55 | NYK | O. Harrington: MISS Harrington 13' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10:53 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley REBOUND (Off:1 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10:38 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 12' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10:37 | HOU | G. Rice: Rice REBOUND (Off:1 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10:29 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin 26' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10:27 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10:23 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis P.FOUL (P2.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10:15 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas 11' Jump Shot (4 PTS) (Sprewell 2 AST) | 52 | 45 |
| Q3 | 9:58 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 17' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 9:56 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington REBOUND (Off:2 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 9:47 | NYK | K. Thomas: MISS Thomas 11' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 9:45 | HOU | G. Rice: Rice REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 9:22 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Reverse Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 9:21 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington REBOUND (Off:2 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 9:20 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis P.FOUL (P3.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 9:09 | NYK | K. Thomas: MISS Thomas 17' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 9:08 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis REBOUND (Off:2 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:55 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis 26' 3PT Jump Shot (21 PTS) (Mobley 1 AST) | 52 | 48 |
| Q3 | 8:42 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 19' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:41 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin REBOUND (Off:0 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:28 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin 17' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:27 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:20 | HOU | Yao S.FOUL (P3.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:20 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell Free Throw 1 of 2 (11 PTS) | 53 | 48 |
| Q3 | 8:20 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:20 | HOU | Yao REBOUND (Off:0 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:00 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas S.FOUL (P4.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:00 | HOU | Yao Free Throw 1 of 2 (8 PTS) | 53 | 49 |
| Q3 | 8:00 | NYK | K. Thomas: SUB: Doleac FOR Thomas | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 8:00 | HOU | Yao Free Throw 2 of 2 (9 PTS) | 53 | 50 |
| Q3 | 7:45 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley 25' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Sprewell 3 AST) | 56 | 50 |
| Q3 | 7:27 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin 10' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 7:26 | — | Knicks Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 7:26 | HOU | Yao L.B.FOUL (P4.T4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 7:26 | HOU | SUB: Cato FOR Yao | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 7:15 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 18' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 7:14 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac REBOUND (Off:1 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 7:11 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 27' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 7:10 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis REBOUND (Off:2 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6:58 | HOU | G. Rice: MISS Rice 24' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6:56 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley REBOUND (Off:1 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6:45 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato P.FOUL (P1.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6:45 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac Free Throw 1 of 2 (9 PTS) | 57 | 50 |
| Q3 | 6:45 | NYK | M. Doleac: MISS Doleac Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6:45 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:2 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6:29 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin 7' Turnaround Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Rice 1 AST) | 57 | 52 |
| Q3 | 6:12 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley P.FOUL (P3.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6:12 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston Free Throw 1 of 2 (17 PTS) | 58 | 52 |
| Q3 | 6:12 | — | ROCKETS Timeout: Regular (Full 3 Short 1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6:12 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston Free Throw 2 of 2 (18 PTS) | 59 | 52 |
| Q3 | 5:52 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston S.FOUL (P3.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:52 | HOU | E. Griffin: MISS Griffin Free Throw 1 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:52 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:52 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin Free Throw 2 of 2 (6 PTS) | 59 | 53 |
| Q3 | 5:39 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 18' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:38 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington REBOUND (Off:3 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:36 | NYK | O. Harrington: MISS Harrington Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:36 | HOU | E. Griffin: Griffin BLOCK (1 BLK) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:34 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac REBOUND (Off:2 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:32 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac Layup (11 PTS) | 61 | 53 |
| Q3 | 5:15 | NYK | O. Harrington: Harrington P.FOUL (P4.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:15 | NYK | O. Harrington: SUB: Weatherspoon FOR Harrington | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:04 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis 20' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 5:02 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac REBOUND (Off:2 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 4:51 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac Driving Dunk (13 PTS) (Sprewell 4 AST) | 63 | 53 |
| Q3 | 4:26 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Driving Layup (23 PTS) | 63 | 55 |
| Q3 | 4:26 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac S.FOUL (P1.T4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 4:26 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 1 of 1 (24 PTS) | 63 | 56 |
| Q3 | 4:15 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell 19' Jump Shot (13 PTS) (Eisley 3 AST) | 65 | 56 |
| Q3 | 3:56 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell S.FOUL (P1.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:56 | — | Knicks Timeout: Regular (Reg.3 Short 2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:56 | HOU | E. Griffin: SUB: Taylor FOR Griffin | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:56 | HOU | G. Rice: Rice Free Throw 1 of 2 (2 PTS) | 65 | 57 |
| Q3 | 3:56 | HOU | G. Rice: Rice Free Throw 2 of 2 (3 PTS) | 65 | 58 |
| Q3 | 3:42 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell Driving Layup (15 PTS) | 67 | 58 |
| Q3 | 3:42 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato Violation:Defensive Goaltending | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:27 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:26 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:3 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:23 | HOU | K. Cato: MISS Cato Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:22 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor REBOUND (Off:1 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:21 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:20 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:4 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:20 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac S.FOUL (P2.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:20 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato Free Throw 1 of 2 (1 PTS) | 67 | 59 |
| Q3 | 3:20 | HOU | G. Rice: SUB: Posey FOR Rice | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:20 | HOU | K. Cato: MISS Cato Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:19 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston REBOUND (Off:0 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 3:05 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston 15' Jump Shot (20 PTS) (Sprewell 5 AST) | 69 | 59 |
| Q3 | 2:48 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Driving Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 2:47 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:5 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 2:45 | HOU | K. Cato: MISS Cato Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 2:44 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:0 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 2:27 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: MISS Weatherspoon 17' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 2:26 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato REBOUND (Off:5 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 2:11 | HOU | M. Taylor: MISS Taylor 10' Fadeaway Jumper | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 2:09 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac REBOUND (Off:2 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 2:03 | NYK | H. Eisley: Eisley 7' Jump Shot (7 PTS) (Weatherspoon 1 AST) | 71 | 59 |
| Q3 | 1:52 | — | ROCKETS Timeout: Short (Full 3 Short 2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 1:33 | — | ROCKETS Turnover: Shot Clock (T#9) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 1:19 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 18' Fadeaway Jumper | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 1:17 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor REBOUND (Off:1 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 1:06 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 26' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 1:04 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis REBOUND (Off:3 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:55 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac S.FOUL (P3.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:55 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 1 of 2 (25 PTS) | 71 | 60 |
| Q3 | 0:55 | NYK | L. Sprewell: SUB: Anderson FOR Sprewell | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:55 | NYK | M. Doleac: SUB: Knight FOR Doleac | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:55 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 2 of 2 (26 PTS) | 71 | 61 |
| Q3 | 0:39 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 24' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:37 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:0 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:22 | HOU | J. Posey: MISS Posey 15' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:18 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:17 | NYK | T. Knight: Knight S.FOUL (P1.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:17 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey Free Throw 1 of 2 (1 PTS) | 71 | 62 |
| Q3 | 0:17 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey Free Throw 2 of 2 (2 PTS) | 71 | 63 |
| Q3 | 0:05 | NYK | A. Houston: Houston Lost Ball Turnover (P1.T8) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:05 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley STEAL (2 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:02 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley Dunk (6 PTS) | 71 | 65 |
| Q3 | 0:00 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 51' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:00 | — | Knicks Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0:00 | — | End of 3rd Period (10:29 PM EST) | 71 | 65 |
| Q4 | 12:00 | — | Start of 4th Period (10:31 PM EST) | 71 | 65 |
| Q4 | 11:49 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson 18' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 11:48 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:1 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 11:36 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward P.FOUL (P2.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 11:28 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis 15' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 11:27 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas REBOUND (Off:0 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 11:13 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas 18' Jump Shot (6 PTS) (Ward 6 AST) | 73 | 65 |
| Q4 | 10:50 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 21' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:49 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon REBOUND (Off:1 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:42 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato S.FOUL (P2.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:42 | HOU | K. Cato: Cato T.FOUL (P2.T1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:42 | HOU | K. Cato: SUB: Yao FOR Cato | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:42 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward Free Throw Technical (1 PTS) | 74 | 65 |
| Q4 | 10:42 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson Free Throw 1 of 2 (7 PTS) | 75 | 65 |
| Q4 | 10:42 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:40 | — | Knicks Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:32 | NYK | K. Thomas: MISS Thomas 15' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:30 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:1 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:19 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 24' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:17 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:0 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:13 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon OFF.Foul (P2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10:13 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon Foul Turnover (P3.T9) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:58 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Bad Pass Turnover (P4.T10) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:58 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson STEAL (1 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:44 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward 24' 3PT Jump Shot (4 PTS) (Anderson 1 AST) | 78 | 65 |
| Q4 | 9:43 | — | ROCKETS Timeout: Regular (Full 4 Short 2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:26 | HOU | MISS Yao 8' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:24 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:2 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:23 | HOU | J. Posey: MISS Posey Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:22 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:19 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:18 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas Layup (8 PTS) | 80 | 65 |
| Q4 | 9:18 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas REBOUND (Off:1 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:18 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor Violation:Defensive Goaltending | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 9:11 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward P.FOUL (P3.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 8:52 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis 24' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 8:50 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley REBOUND (Off:2 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 8:49 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley 6' Jump Shot (8 PTS) | 80 | 67 |
| Q4 | 8:36 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward 25' 3PT Jump Shot (7 PTS) | 83 | 67 |
| Q4 | 8:20 | HOU | C. Mobley: Mobley Lost Ball Turnover (P2.T11) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 8:20 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson STEAL (2 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 8:07 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: MISS Weatherspoon Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 8:07 | HOU | Yao BLOCK (1 BLK) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 8:05 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:1 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 8:03 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon 7' Hook Shot (4 PTS) | 85 | 67 |
| Q4 | 7:45 | HOU | C. Mobley: MISS Mobley 9' Fadeaway Jumper | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:42 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:1 Def:6) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:35 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward Layup (9 PTS) (Thomas 3 AST) | 87 | 67 |
| Q4 | 7:32 | — | ROCKETS Timeout: Regular (Full 5 Short 2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:32 | HOU | C. Mobley: SUB: Morris FOR Mobley | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:21 | NYK | K. Thomas: Thomas S.FOUL (P5.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:21 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Free Throw 1 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:21 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:21 | NYK | K. Thomas: SUB: Doleac FOR Thomas | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:21 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Free Throw 2 of 2 (27 PTS) | 87 | 68 |
| Q4 | 7:10 | NYK | C. Ward: MISS Ward 15' Fadeaway Jumper | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:08 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:03 | HOU | S. Francis: MISS Francis Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:01 | HOU | J. Posey: MISS Posey Layup | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7:01 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:3 Def:5) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:59 | HOU | Yao Layup (11 PTS) | 87 | 70 |
| Q4 | 7:00 | HOU | Yao REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:44 | NYK | M. Doleac: MISS Doleac 16' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:42 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward REBOUND (Off:1 Def:2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:33 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon Bad Pass Turnover (P1.T10) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:33 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey STEAL (1 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:31 | NYK | L. Nailon: Nailon P.FOUL (P3.T4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:31 | NYK | L. Nailon: SUB: Sprewell FOR Nailon | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:17 | HOU | MISS Yao 11' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 6:15 | NYK | C. Ward: Ward REBOUND (Off:1 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 5:59 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell Driving Layup (17 PTS) | 89 | 70 |
| Q4 | 5:43 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac S.FOUL (P4.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 5:43 | HOU | Yao Free Throw 1 of 2 (12 PTS) | 89 | 71 |
| Q4 | 5:43 | HOU | Yao Free Throw 2 of 2 (13 PTS) | 89 | 72 |
| Q4 | 5:32 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell 17' Jump Shot (19 PTS) (Ward 7 AST) | 91 | 72 |
| Q4 | 5:15 | HOU | J. Posey: MISS Posey 14' Running Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 5:13 | HOU | Yao REBOUND (Off:2 Def:3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 5:11 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson P.FOUL (P2.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 5:11 | HOU | MISS Yao Free Throw 1 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 5:11 | — | ROCKETS Rebound | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 5:11 | HOU | Yao Free Throw 2 of 2 (14 PTS) | 91 | 73 |
| Q4 | 4:54 | HOU | T. Morris: Morris P.FOUL (P1.T2) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 4:47 | NYK | L. Sprewell: MISS Sprewell 16' Running Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 4:45 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:3 Def:6) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 4:32 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Lost Ball Turnover (P5.T12) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 4:15 | NYK | C. Ward: MISS Ward 19' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 4:13 | HOU | T. Morris: Morris REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 4:10 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson S.FOUL (P3.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 4:10 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey Free Throw 1 of 2 (3 PTS) | 91 | 74 |
| Q4 | 4:10 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey Free Throw 2 of 2 (4 PTS) | 91 | 75 |
| Q4 | 3:47 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: MISS Weatherspoon 17' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 3:45 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell REBOUND (Off:1 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 3:33 | NYK | S. Anderson: MISS Anderson 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 3:32 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey REBOUND (Off:3 Def:7) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 3:17 | HOU | M. Taylor: MISS Taylor 10' Turnaround Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 3:15 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:1 Def:7) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:56 | NYK | M. Doleac: MISS Doleac 20' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:54 | HOU | M. Taylor: Taylor REBOUND (Off:1 Def:4) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:43 | NYK | S. Anderson: Anderson S.FOUL (P4.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:43 | — | Timeout: Official | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:43 | NYK | S. Anderson: SUB: Houston FOR Anderson | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:43 | HOU | T. Morris: SUB: Mobley FOR Morris | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:43 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey Free Throw 1 of 2 (5 PTS) | 91 | 76 |
| Q4 | 2:43 | HOU | J. Posey: Posey Free Throw 2 of 2 (6 PTS) | 91 | 77 |
| Q4 | 2:31 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon Driving Dunk (6 PTS) (Sprewell 6 AST) | 93 | 77 |
| Q4 | 2:14 | HOU | S. Francis: Francis Bad Pass Turnover (P6.T13) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:14 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon STEAL (3 STL) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 2:01 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 16' Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 1:58 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:2 Def:7) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 1:46 | HOU | Yao S.FOUL (P5.T3) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 1:46 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon Free Throw 1 of 2 (7 PTS) | 94 | 77 |
| Q4 | 1:46 | HOU | S. Francis: SUB: Hawkins FOR Francis | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 1:46 | HOU | C. Mobley: SUB: Norris FOR Mobley | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 1:46 | HOU | J. Posey: SUB: Nachbar FOR Posey | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 1:46 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon Free Throw 2 of 2 (8 PTS) | 95 | 77 |
| Q4 | 1:29 | HOU | Yao 6' Turnaround Jump Shot (16 PTS) | 95 | 79 |
| Q4 | 1:06 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell 20' Jump Shot (21 PTS) | 97 | 79 |
| Q4 | 0:55 | HOU | B. Nachbar: Nachbar 25' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Norris 2 AST) | 97 | 82 |
| Q4 | 0:35 | NYK | M. Doleac: Doleac 18' Jump Shot (15 PTS) (Ward 8 AST) | 99 | 82 |
| Q4 | 0:24 | NYK | L. Sprewell: Sprewell P.FOUL (P2.PN) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 0:24 | HOU | Yao Free Throw 1 of 2 (17 PTS) | 99 | 83 |
| Q4 | 0:24 | HOU | MISS Yao Free Throw 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 0:24 | NYK | C. Weatherspoon: Weatherspoon REBOUND (Off:2 Def:8) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 0:01 | NYK | A. Houston: MISS Houston 25' 3PT Jump Shot | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 0:00 | HOU | M. Norris: Norris REBOUND (Off:0 Def:1) | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 | 0:00 | — | End of 4th Period (10:58 PM EST) | 99 | 83 |
Possession sequences reconstructed from official play-by-play.
DerivedThese sequences are reconstructed from play-by-play. They are not labeled as official NBA possession counts.
Derived possession boundaries differ from the NBA-reported totals for this game. Sequence browsing remains available, but aggregate possession metrics are hidden.
Lineup context is unavailable because the substitution sequence could not be fully validated.
Play-by-play: Stats feed · Box score: Stats feed
Official comparison: Mismatched
Derived team possessions: 86 home / 87 away
NBA-reported team possessions: 92 home / 91 away
Delta (derived − official): -6 / -4
Lineup context: unavailable
Aggregate possession metrics (pace, PPP, ratings) are suppressed for this game.
Showing 25 of 173 matches · 173 reconstructed possessions
| POSS | Time | Offense | Result | PTS | Score after | Expand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Q1 11:46 | NYKNew York Knicks | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 2 | Q1 11:39 | HOUHouston Rockets | Made shot | 2 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 2NYK 0 · HOU 2 | |
| 3 | Q1 11:20 | NYKNew York Knicks | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 4 | Q1 11:05 | HOUHouston Rockets | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 5 | Q1 10:52 | NYKNew York Knicks | Free throws | 2 | New York Knicks 2, Houston Rockets 2NYK 2 · HOU 2 | |
| 6 | Q1 10:32 | HOUHouston Rockets | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 7 | Q1 10:27 | NYKNew York Knicks | Turnover | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 8 | Q1 10:14 | HOUHouston Rockets | Made shot | 2 | New York Knicks 2, Houston Rockets 4NYK 2 · HOU 4 | |
| 9 | Q1 9:57 | NYKNew York Knicks | Made shot | 2 | New York Knicks 4, Houston Rockets 4NYK 4 · HOU 4 | |
| 10 | Q1 9:44 | HOUHouston Rockets | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 6, Houston Rockets 4NYK 6 · HOU 4 | |
| 11 | Q1 9:20 | NYKNew York Knicks | Made shot | 2 | New York Knicks 6, Houston Rockets 4NYK 6 · HOU 4 | |
| 12 | Q1 9:03 | HOUHouston Rockets | Turnover | 1 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 13 | Q1 8:43 | NYKNew York Knicks | Made shot | 2 | New York Knicks 8, Houston Rockets 5NYK 8 · HOU 5 | |
| 14 | Q1 7:58 | HOUHouston Rockets | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 15 | Q1 7:43 | NYKNew York Knicks | Turnover | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 16 | Q1 7:39 | HOUHouston Rockets | Free throws | 2 | New York Knicks 8, Houston Rockets 7NYK 8 · HOU 7 | |
| 17 | Q1 7:24 | NYKNew York Knicks | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 18 | Q1 7:11 | HOUHouston Rockets | Made shot | 3 | New York Knicks 8, Houston Rockets 10NYK 8 · HOU 10 | |
| 19 | Q1 8:30 | HOUHouston Rockets | Made shot | 2 | New York Knicks 8, Houston Rockets 12NYK 8 · HOU 12 | |
| 20 | Q1 6:01 | NYKNew York Knicks | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 21 | Q1 5:36 | HOUHouston Rockets | Made shot | 3 | New York Knicks 8, Houston Rockets 15NYK 8 · HOU 15 | |
| 22 | Q1 5:19 | NYKNew York Knicks | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 23 | Q1 5:09 | HOUHouston Rockets | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 24 | Q1 4:53 | NYKNew York Knicks | Turnover | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 | |
| 25 | Q1 4:37 | HOUHouston Rockets | Other | 0 | New York Knicks 0, Houston Rockets 0NYK 0 · HOU 0 |
POSS 1 · Q1 11:46
NYKNew York Knicks
Other
0 PTS
POSS 2 · Q1 11:39
HOUHouston Rockets
Made shot
2 PTS
POSS 3 · Q1 11:20
NYKNew York Knicks
Other
0 PTS
POSS 4 · Q1 11:05
HOUHouston Rockets
Other
0 PTS
POSS 5 · Q1 10:52
NYKNew York Knicks
Free throws
2 PTS
POSS 6 · Q1 10:32
HOUHouston Rockets
Other
0 PTS
POSS 7 · Q1 10:27
NYKNew York Knicks
Turnover
0 PTS
POSS 8 · Q1 10:14
HOUHouston Rockets
Made shot
2 PTS
POSS 9 · Q1 9:57
NYKNew York Knicks
Made shot
2 PTS
POSS 10 · Q1 9:44
HOUHouston Rockets
Other
0 PTS
POSS 11 · Q1 9:20
NYKNew York Knicks
Made shot
2 PTS
POSS 12 · Q1 9:03
HOUHouston Rockets
Turnover
1 PTS
POSS 13 · Q1 8:43
NYKNew York Knicks
Made shot
2 PTS
POSS 14 · Q1 7:58
HOUHouston Rockets
Other
0 PTS
POSS 15 · Q1 7:43
NYKNew York Knicks
Turnover
0 PTS
POSS 16 · Q1 7:39
HOUHouston Rockets
Free throws
2 PTS
POSS 17 · Q1 7:24
NYKNew York Knicks
Other
0 PTS
POSS 18 · Q1 7:11
HOUHouston Rockets
Made shot
3 PTS
POSS 19 · Q1 8:30
HOUHouston Rockets
Made shot
2 PTS
POSS 20 · Q1 6:01
NYKNew York Knicks
Other
0 PTS
POSS 21 · Q1 5:36
HOUHouston Rockets
Made shot
3 PTS
POSS 22 · Q1 5:19
NYKNew York Knicks
Other
0 PTS
POSS 23 · Q1 5:09
HOUHouston Rockets
Other
0 PTS
POSS 24 · Q1 4:53
NYKNew York Knicks
Turnover
0 PTS
POSS 25 · Q1 4:37
HOUHouston Rockets
Other
0 PTS
