Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 87 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 25 | 33 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls buried the Knicks 127-87. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.