Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 22 | 34 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls squeaked past the Knicks 118-117. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.