Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 34 | 21 | 33 | 4 | 118 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 12 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Knicks 126-118 in overtime. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.