Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 37 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Bulls 104-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.