Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
New York KnicksKnicks
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 31 | 23 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Knicks 105-101. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.