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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 31 20 34 35 120
Chicago BullsBulls 25 36 30 27 118

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Knicks snuck past the Bulls 120-118. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.