Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 30 | 40 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Knicks 124-103. Pistons' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.