Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
101
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 131 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 36 | 20 | 16 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Knicks 131-101. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.