Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 15 | 35 | 23 | 16 | 89 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pistons pulled away from the Knicks 102-89. Lineup balance gave the Pistons a clear synergy edge. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.