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.