Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Bulls 109-87. Knicks torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.