Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Pistons 117-114. Every possession went the Knicks way. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.