Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Pistons 97-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.