Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 16 | 29 | 20 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons blew the doors off the Knicks 114-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.