Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 86 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 28 | 28 | 18 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Knicks 89-86. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.