Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 124 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Knicks rolled past the Bulls 124-90. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.