Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 28 | 16 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Bulls 98-94. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.