Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 23 | 33 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Pistons 116-113. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.