Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Knicks 105-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.