Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 94 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 91 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pistons squeaked past the Knicks 94-91. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.