Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 118 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Bulls 118-117. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.