Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Bulls 115-101. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.