Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chicago BullsBulls
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Bulls 114-97. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.