Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 32 | 19 | 34 | 107 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 35 | 21 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks downed the Pistons 117-107. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.