Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Pistons 118-99. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.