Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 27 | 37 | 30 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Pistons 123-122. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.