Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
121
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Detroit PistonsPistons
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 27 | 24 | 34 | 10 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 11 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons survived the Knicks 122-121 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.