Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Detroit PistonsPistons
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Knicks 112-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.