The Bulls have their own advantages.
The combination of Bozer and Joakim Noah in the paint is more imposing.
The decline of Tyson Chandler put the New York Knicks at a disadvantage in the paint.
This was evident in the first two games.
However, the Bulls' main tactics, along with what Thibodeau is skilled in, do not primarily start their offense from the paint. Therefore, even after noticing this point, Thibodeau didn't immediately change the lineup or adjust the tactics.
Not until after losing the second game of the series did he finally waiver when it became necessary to change the lineup.
The third game of the series commenced at the Bulls' home stadium in Chicago.
All Bulls fans were present, cheering for their team.
In this game, the Bulls, back on their home court, clearly entered the state faster and also played with the effect they desired:
Bozer kept attacking both inside and outside, scoring 9 points in the first quarter alone.
