Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
100
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Knicks 104-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 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. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.