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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
90
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 27 26 37 27 117
Chicago BullsBulls 26 27 14 23 90

After Action Report

The Knicks ran roughshod over the Bulls 117-90. Knicks' offense had its way with the Bulls. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.