Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Detroit PistonsPistons
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Pistons 118-117. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.