Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 11 | 26 | 30 | 21 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 35 | 28 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks demolished the Bulls 123-88. Knicks' offense had its way with the Bulls. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.