Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 24 | 34 | 23 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Knicks 118-106. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.