Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 16 | 27 | 21 | 33 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Knicks 97-88. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.