Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
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Chemistry
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Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Pistons 123-111. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.