Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 25 | 35 | 30 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Pistons 110-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.