Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 13 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 86 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 14 | 20 | 32 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Pistons 103-86. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.