Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 38 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Knicks 127-114. Pistons torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.