Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls survived the Knicks 112-109. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.