Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Chicago BullsBulls
99
away
New York KnicksKnicks
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 31 | 18 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Bulls 100-99. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.