Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Knicks took care of the Pistons 111-101. Every possession went the Knicks way. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.