Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 42 | 33 | 23 | 20 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Pistons 118-99. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.