Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
136
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 28 | 39 | 39 | 136 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 21 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Pistons 136-110. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.