Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 37 | 39 | 25 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Knicks 131-119. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.