Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
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Detroit PistonsPistons
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 20 | 26 | 39 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Knicks 118-113. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.