Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 36 | 23 | 17 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Knicks 108-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.