Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pistons downed the Knicks 114-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.