Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 15 | 22 | 39 | 35 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Pistons 111-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.