Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 31 | 36 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Knicks 123-121. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.