Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 33 | 26 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks outlasted the Pistons 131-116. Knicks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.