Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 33 | 17 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Knicks 102-97. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.