Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 27 | 17 | 25 | 90 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Pistons 114-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.