Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
82
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 13 | 24 | 18 | 30 | 85 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Pistons 85-82. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.