Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 37 | 12 | 22 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 25 | 45 | 22 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Pistons 119-102. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.