Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 32 | 29 | 41 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Pistons 137-117. Knicks' offense had its way with the Pistons. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.