Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 32 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Pistons 118-105. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.