Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 23 | 31 | 21 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks rolled past the Bulls 124-101. Knicks' offense had its way with the Bulls. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.