Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 80 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Pistons 107-80. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.