Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 87 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 13 | 35 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Bulls 113-87. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.