Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
139
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
143
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 10 | 9 | 139 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 10 | 13 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Knicks 143-139 in double overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.