Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 30 | 19 | 33 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Knicks 101-87. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.