Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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New York KnicksKnicks
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 31 | 28 | 38 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Pistons 132-111. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.