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First and foremost, the New York Knicks want to dominate the paint, but is this strategy conducive to long-term winning?
NEW YORK, NY—Fans at Madison Square Garden witnessed a clash of styles on Saturday night. The New York Knicks favor an old-school approach predicated on protecting the paint and attacking the rim. The Chicago Bulls, on the other hand, are happy to hoist three-pointers from anywhere at any time.
Advantage: Knicks.
New York physically manhandled Chicago inside, scooping up 50 rebounds—17 of the offensive variety—and poured in 76 paint points en route to the 125-115 victory.