Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Knicks 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Knicks lately; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.