Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 30 | 23 | 34 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Pistons 120-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
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.