Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 11 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Knicks 97-96. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.