Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
108
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 22 | 35 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls fended off the Knicks 116-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.