Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 17 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Pistons 107-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
