Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Knicks 111-101. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.