Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Pistons 108-98. Every possession went the Knicks way. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.