Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 38 | 24 | 20 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Pistons 117-114. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.