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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
91
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Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 23 22 18 28 91
Detroit PistonsPistons 40 25 28 34 127

After Action Report

The Pistons buried the Knicks 127-91. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.