Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
152
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 33 | 34 | 46 | 152 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Pistons 152-103. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.