Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 36 | 35 | 29 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Knicks 129-108. Pistons torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.