Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
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Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 122 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pistons took care of the Knicks 122-111. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.