Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 36 | 27 | 29 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 25 | 33 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pistons fended off the Knicks 123-116. Pistons torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.