Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 37 | 25 | 20 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Pistons 105-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.