Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 122 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 33 | 22 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Bulls 125-122. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.