Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
New York KnicksKnicks
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 44 | 29 | 36 | 22 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Pistons 131-88. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.