Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Knicks 114-95. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.