Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
137
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 29 | 35 | 38 | 137 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Knicks survived the Pistons 137-133. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.