Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
121
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New York KnicksKnicks
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 35 | 21 | 31 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 23 | 32 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Bulls edged the Knicks 121-114. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.