Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
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Detroit PistonsPistons
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Knicks 116-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · 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.