Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Knicks 110-106. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.