Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 23 | 32 | 39 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Bulls 116-85. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.