Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 26 | 35 | 24 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Knicks 126-117. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.