Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls pulled away from the Knicks 123-109. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.