New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets: Game by Game, Highlights and Reactions

New York Knicks (12-16) vs Houston Rockets (19-19) at Toyota Center
Game Time: 8:00pm EST on Thursday, December 16, 2021
New York Knicks 15, Houston Rockets 14 (Q1 06:32)
What is Buzz on Twitter?

Give me the gauge! š¤
@toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/jiLPTU1HRS – 8:17 pm


Houston could have some trouble tonight defending this Randle – Noel/Robinson big double. Will have to get up to speed to take advantage of every defensive stop they get. – 8:16 pm



Eric Gordon and Derrick Rose go head-to-head in a 2007 high school battle, possibly the greatest match of all time including James Harden – 8:13 pm

I had to look it up after this match because it seems like Garrison Mathews is better/more confident with contentioned pointers than untested pointers lol – 8:12 pm

# Rockets starting at 5 vs Knicks! pic.twitter.com/zRjuCTY8ru – 8:08 pm



For one of these Thursday Throwback/Friday Flashbacks, shouldn’t the Rockets bring back Ezra Charles and the Work for the National Anthem? – 8:06 pm



Kemba Walker looked super intense during her pregnancy in Houston. Thibs said before the match: “All hands on deck”. I have a feelingā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦.. – 8:01 pm


Rudy T is in the building! š
Local artist Phillip Pyle has created a limited edition Rudy Tomjanovich poster that will be available for purchase at Corona Beach House to benefit the Clutch City Foundation and the Houston Museum of Contemporary Art. pic.twitter.com/g6kQBGbZmC – 7:39 pm





#Rockets starters vs Knicks: Brooks, Gordon, Tate, Theis, Mathews – 7:32 pm

#Rockets starters
Eric Gordon
Armoni Brooks
Garrison Mathews
Jae’Sean Tate
Daniel Theis
Silas just trolled you guys now – 7:32 pm

Rocket Initiator: Tate, Mathews, Theis, Brooks, Gordon.
Knicks: Burks, Randle, Noel, Fournier, Rose. – 7:31 pm

#Rockets starters vs. Knicks: Brooks, Gordon, Mathews, Tate and Theis – 7:31 pm

Same year to start it in Houston. pic.twitter.com/I0m18LXkaI – 7:30 PM ONLY


Rebecca Haarlow, Walt Frazier, Kevin Knox, RJ Barrett, Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes. All were in the Covid-19 protocols after they returned from Toronto. – 6:38 pm

I need some confirmation from Houstonians; Is Hobby Airport (HOU) > Bush International (IAH) a consensus? – 6:37 pm

#Rockets HC Silas said his dehydration was due to him not eating properly yesterday before the game. Indicates that he feels fine now. Also confirmed Wood is absent, Gordon will join tonight. – 6:31 pm


Christian Wood is averaging 16.5 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 triples and 1.0 interceptions.
The Rockets are not actively shopping for him, but they are said to be open to the sale.
@NekiasNBA share some possible destinations for the 26-year-old: Basketnews.com/stories/examin⦠– 6:29 pm

Christian Wood competes in the Rockets vs. Knicks. Scheduled to return to Detroit on Saturday. – 6:28 pm

Christian Wood will miss tonight but coach Silas is expected to play against Detroit. – 6:28 pm


Stephen Silas says Christian Wood is out tonight, but he’s playing Saturday in Detroit – 6:27 pm

State of mind New York.š½
@ Snipes_USA pic.twitter.com/mn53bep4hK – 6:22 pm




The games keep coming.
#UltraDrip x #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/aoXw4ez33H – 6:20 pm




Madison Square Garden announced that, starting with tonight’s game against Rangers, children 5 to 11 years old will be required to be vaccinated to attend games at MSG manufacturing facilities, in accordance with US vaccine regulations. New York City. – 6 HOURS 15 MINUTES

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@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/dhBtHJLRx7 – 6:05 pm



Mitchell Robinson understands this role in a confusing way nydailynews.com/sports/basketb⦠– 6:04 pm

Michael Jordan is launching a fan engagement app called HEIR in 2022. HEIR has raised $10 million in seed funding and investors include:
⢠Protect Points Bulls Lonzo Ball
⢠Knicks CEO William Wesley (Worldwide Wes)
⢠Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian Basketnews.com/stories/michae⦠– 6:03 pm

From Yesterday – Knicks Trading Season Report nydailynews.com/sports/basketb⦠– 6:02 pm

The Rockets honored Hall of Fame coach and franchise icon Rudy Tomjanovich tonight for his introduction to Hall and as a good thing to do on Thursday’s Throwback. So, as a wise man used to say, “Kapaya!” – 5:52 pm

Tonight’s audition? #Knicks there’s some Eric Gordon interest – with a Derrick Rose track #NBA nypost.com/2021/12/16/kni⦠via @nypostsportsb – 5:52 pm

Add me to the list in Health & Safety Protocol. I won’t be on the call for the Knicks Rockets in Houston, but want to assure everyone that I’m doing great. – 5:46 pm

Okoro had a big game Wednesday night in the Cavs’ 35-point win over Houston. Trib.al/9qZywZQ – 5:42 pm

š§¢ Tonight’s Game @mitchell_ness Item!
š Purchase at the #Rockets Team Store in the Arena or the Mitchell & Ness Kiosk on the West Lounge. pic.twitter.com/mEpvipHINk – 5:30 pm


For that December 21 #Nets game, #TNT feed will be blacked out in the New York area, so @YESNetwork have monopoly in our area. – 4:03 pm

Back to Houston for Remix Night! š„
7:00pm Tip
šŗ @ATTSportsNetSW
š» @ SportsTalk790/En EspaƱol KLAT 1010AM pic.twitter.com/G9HgC926lv – 4:00 pm


Chasson Randle joins New Zealand Breakers sportando.basketball/en/chasson-ran⦠– 2:55 pm

Jericho Sims did not travel with the Knicks yesterday. Practiced with Westchester and played with them in Delaware tonight. – 2:52 pm

Mitchell Robinson confused about his role again nydailynews.com/sports/basketb⦠– 2:08 pm
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