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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
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Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 33 15 25 33 106
Detroit PistonsPistons 35 27 26 29 117

After Action Report

The Pistons pulled away from the Knicks 117-106. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.