Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
New York KnicksKnicks
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 16 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Knicks 99-96. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.