Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 35 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks handled the Pistons 116-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.