Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 26 | 21 | 33 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 33 | 22 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Knicks 112-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.