Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 118 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Knicks 122-118. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.