Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Knicks 135-101. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
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.
