Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 23 | 11 | 20 | 80 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 6 | 32 | 27 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Knicks 93-80. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.