Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chicago BullsBulls
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 33 | 31 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls outlasted the Knicks 116-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.