Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
102
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 21 | 24 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Knicks edged the Bulls 109-102. Knicks torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.