Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 22 | 34 | 15 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Pistons 112-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.