Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chicago BullsBulls
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 22 | 28 | 36 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Bulls took care of the Knicks 130-117. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.