Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 13 | 17 | 38 | 37 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 37 | 24 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Bulls 113-105. Knicks torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.