Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 29 | 18 | 29 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Knicks 112-101. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.