Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
135
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
145
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 34 | 39 | 31 | 135 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 43 | 27 | 39 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Knicks 145-135. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.