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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 26 32 32 25 115
Chicago BullsBulls 32 31 26 27 116

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls squeaked past the Knicks 116-115. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.