Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
New York KnicksKnicks
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 15 | 28 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 29 | 31 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Pistons 108-100. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.