Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 28 | 35 | 113 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 29 | 27 | 37 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Pistons 129-113. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.