Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 41 | 25 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Knicks 113-99. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.