Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 17 | 22 | 34 | 25 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Knicks 121-98. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.