Madison Square Garden Set to Host New York Knicks and Houston Rockets Clash

As the New York Knicks prepare to welcome the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Knicks have been showing a promising trend, with a significant victory in their last game against the Milwaukee Bucks. In that high-scoring affair, they emerged victorious with 129 points over the Bucks' 122.

The Knicks' offense was firing on all cylinders as they shot an impressive 54 percent from the field and an exceptional 81 percent from the free-throw line. Their dominance in points in the paint was notable, tallying up to 72 points which contributed greatly to their win. Moreover, their bench provided substantial support by adding 32 points to the scoreboard.

Defensively, while there's room for improvement given they allowed 122 points against Milwaukee, they managed a positive plus-minus of seven and matched their opponents in total rebounds with 51 each. The team's ability to capitalize on fast-break opportunities was evident as they scored 23 fast-break points at a conversion rate of about 69 percent.

In contrast, during their previous encounter with Milwaukee just two days earlier, things didn't go as smoothly for New York; they suffered a loss scoring only 111 points compared to Milwaukee's commanding performance of 130 points. This inconsistency is something that Coach Thibodeau will surely address before facing Houston.

Looking ahead at this upcoming matchup against Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden – known for its electrifying atmosphere – it could provide an additional edge for New York. With home-court advantage and coming off a strong win could be pivotal factors contributing towards another successful outing.

The scheduled game is set for January 18th at Madison Square Garden starting at half-past midnight UTC (January 17th local time). Fans can catch all the action live on MSG Network or follow updates through various sports news outlets.