Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 26 | 32 | 24 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Knicks pulled away from the Pistons 114-97. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.