Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 22 | 30 | 24 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 25 | 32 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Bulls 103-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.