Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 38 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 23 | 34 | 38 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Knicks 124-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.