Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Pistons 117-112. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.