Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 24 | 37 | 18 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Knicks 128-110. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.