Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 86 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Pistons 125-86. Knicks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.