Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Pistons 107-96. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.