Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Pistons 105-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.