Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 36 | 29 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks buried the Pistons 127-103. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.