Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 10 | 18 | 45 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls blew the doors off the Knicks 119-96. Bulls' offense had its way with the Knicks. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.