Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 27 | 23 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Knicks outlasted the Bulls 117-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.