Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 4 | 107 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 28 | 32 | 10 | 16 | 119 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks downed the Pistons 119-107 in overtime. Knicks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.