Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Bulls 118-117. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · 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.