Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 30 | 27 | 38 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Pistons 119-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.