Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks outlasted the Pistons 113-102. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.