Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Knicks 88-80. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.