Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
New York KnicksKnicks
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 93 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Pistons 106-93. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.