Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 25 | 15 | 19 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Knicks 101-87. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.