Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 23 | 21 | 31 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 19 | 25 | 31 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Pistons 96-95. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.