Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 23 | 31 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Knicks 105-104. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat; Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.