Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 16 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Knicks snuck past the Pistons 96-94. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.