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Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
95
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 18 29 22 96
New York KnicksKnicks 18 30 22 25 95

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Knicks 96-95. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.