Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 22 | 34 | 30 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Pistons 111-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.