Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 25 | 26 | 40 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls survived the Knicks 116-115. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.