Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Pistons 116-109. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.