Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 27 | 33 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Pistons 117-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.