Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Knicks 112-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.