Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 36 | 29 | 20 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 38 | 27 | 37 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Knicks 138-108. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Knicks lately. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.