Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Bulls 110-109. Knicks torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.