Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 33 | 17 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Bulls rolled past the Knicks 123-97. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.