Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 36 | 39 | 33 | 134 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 41 | 30 | 37 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls survived the Knicks 135-134. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.