Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
92
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Knicks 113-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.