Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 33 | 31 | 40 | 124 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 18 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Knicks buried the Pistons 124-99. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.