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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 38 | 33 | 30 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 27 | 44 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Pistons 130-127. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.