Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 20 | 33 | 107 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 38 | 30 | 15 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks survived the Pistons 112-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.