Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 34 | 21 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Knicks 113-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.