Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
137
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 29 | 31 | 41 | 137 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pistons demolished the Knicks 137-104. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.