Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 34 | 24 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls handled the Knicks 118-107. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.