Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 136 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Knicks 136-125. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.