Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
109
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 18 | 21 | 30 | 90 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 14 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Bulls 109-90. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.