Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks fended off the Bulls 109-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.