VS New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls When: 1/2/04 Where: Madison Square Garden New York, NY Time: 7:30 Est. TV: FSC, MSG Records Bulls: 9-22 Knicks: 14-19 Bulls record @ away: 4-11 Knicks record at home: 8-7 Probable Starters Kirk Hinrich Vs. Frank Williams Jamal Crawford Vs. Allan Houston Kendall Gill Vs. Keith Van Horn Jerome Williams Vs. Kurt Thomas Antonio Davis Vs. Dikembe Mutombo Injury List <u>Chicago Bulls</u> Jay Williams Tyson Chandler Scottie Pippen <u>New York Knicks</u> Michael Doleac Mike Sweetney Slavko Vranes Maciej Lampe Team Info <u>Chicago Bulls</u> The Bulls came off a hard loss to the Timberwolves. The Bulls played hard, but couldn?t come out on top. After two games in a row where he looked like an all-star, Jamal Crawford has yet again cooled off. He only had 13 points against the Wolves. Kirk Hinrich had an amazing game. He had 17 points and 10 assists. Curry has been a nice spark off the bench. He had a good game his first and added 16 points and 6 rebounds against the Twolves. <u>New York Knicks[/b] The Knicks are coming off a win against the Heat. Shandon Anderson played supprisingly well with 21 points off the bench. Van Horn contributed with 22 points and 9 rebounds. The Knicks recently made a trade with the Rockets. They aquired Moochie Norris and John Amaechi. They are both expected to play. Keys to the Game Chicago Bulls?</u> -Shoot at a high percentage -Take good shots -Get Crawford going <u>New York Knick?s</u> -Don?t let Jamal Crawford get open -Run the fast break -Get Van Horn the ball Team Leaders -Points: Jamal Crawford (17.1) Rebounds: Antonio Davis (9.3) Assists: Jamal Crawford (5.6) -Points: Allan Houston (20.4) Rebounds: Kurt Thomas (9.0) Assists: Howard Eisley (4.8) Key Matchup Jamal Crawford Vs. Allen Houston http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/...yers/3/1282.jpg</a>"> Jamal Crawford has cooled off since his two outbreak games. How will he play against Allan?s defense. Will Jamal be able to guard Allan? Will Allen be able to get hot and hit 3?s like nothing? X Factor Points inside the paint Prophecy?s Prediction Bulls win by 3
