Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 26 | 29 | 17 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Knicks squeaked past the Pistons 108-104. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.