Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 35 | 24 | 40 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 30 | 11 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Knicks 116-103. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.