Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 20 | 28 | 16 | 88 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 17 | 26 | 31 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Knicks 94-88. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.