Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Knicks 102-99. Every possession went the Pistons way. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.