Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Knicks 117-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.