Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
145
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 47 | 39 | 30 | 29 | 145 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 28 | 34 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls demolished the Knicks 145-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.