Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 19 | 18 | 34 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Pistons 106-99. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.