Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
New York KnicksKnicks
140
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 113 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 38 | 39 | 31 | 32 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Pistons 140-113. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Knicks' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.