Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 21 | 33 | 33 | 120 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 15 | 39 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Bulls 120-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.