Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 34 | 36 | 29 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks held off the Bulls 130-123. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.