Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 29 | 26 | 35 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Bulls 112-97. Every possession went the Knicks way. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bulls are in a full-on tailspin. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.