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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.