Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Pistons 116-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.