Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 34 | 38 | 30 | 131 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 18 | 37 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Bulls 131-109. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.