Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 17 | 45 | 35 | 31 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks held off the Pistons 128-120. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.