Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls rolled past the Knicks 127-104. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.