Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
130
away
Chicago BullsBulls
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 14 | 130 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 8 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Knicks edged the Bulls 130-124 in overtime. Knicks torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.