Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Pistons 126-125. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).