Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 30 | 37 | 29 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Knicks downed the Bulls 117-101. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · 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.