Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 31 | 25 | 37 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 19 | 33 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Knicks outlasted the Bulls 114-106. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.