Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 26 | 33 | 20 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 28 | 30 | 39 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Knicks 131-106. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.