Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 37 | 17 | 30 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 37 | 23 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Knicks 117-111. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.