Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 37 | 29 | 24 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 22 | 36 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Pistons 126-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.