Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Knicks 111-108. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.