Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pistons edged the Knicks 118-110. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.