Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Chicago BullsBulls
109
away
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Bulls 117-109. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks.
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.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.