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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
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Chemistry Hot

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.