Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 19 | 28 | 30 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls survived the Knicks 103-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.