Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 14 | 25 | 18 | 81 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Knicks 106-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.