Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Knicks 101-100. Pistons' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.