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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
127
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 37 32 28 30 127
New York KnicksKnicks 24 29 32 35 120

After Action Report

In New York, the Bulls fended off the Knicks 127-120. Bulls torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.