Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
78
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 78 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 33 | 21 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Bulls 111-78. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.