Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Chicago BullsBulls
106
away
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Bulls 112-106. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.