Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chicago BullsBulls
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 123 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Knicks edged the Bulls 123-116. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · 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.