Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
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Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 21 | 34 | 13 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Pistons 101-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.