Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Pistons 114-107. Knicks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.