Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 33 | 25 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks outlasted the Pistons 120-105. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.